About the Oriental Stork
The Oriental stork is a large, white bird with black-feathered wings in the stork family Ciconiidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Storks (Ciconiidae) |
| Species | Ciconia boyciana |
| Species Codes | oristo1, ORST |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Oriental Stork belong to?
The Oriental Stork (Ciconia boyciana) belongs to the Storks family (Ciconiidae), in the order Ciconiiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Oriental Stork?
The Oriental Stork is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Oriental Stork?
The Oriental stork is a large, white bird with black-feathered wings in the stork family Ciconiidae....
Where can I report a Oriental Stork sighting?
You can log sightings of Oriental Stork on eBird (ebird.org) using species code oristo1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Ciconiiformes
Order
20
Species in Family
2,712
iNat Observations
EN
IUCN Status
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